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breaking the law draws a $100 fine. a similar bill died in the general assembly two years ago. >>> and the so-called tebow bill is one step closer to passing had virginia. if it passes, it would allow children who are home-schooled in virginia play sports at public high schools. it's named after the nfl star who was home-schooled in florida but allowed to play football at his local high school. virginia lawmakers first introduced the bill in 2005. but it's failed every year since. opponents say it gives home-schooled kids trying to make a team an unfair advantage because they don't have the same academic criteria as public school athletes. >>> it might soon be leal to shack up in virginia. according to the washington post, a senate committee advanced a bill that would repeal the commonwealth's ban on unmarried couples living together. that ban has been on the books for more than 130 years but not been enforced in a very long time. virginia is just one of four states that has such a law. the others include florida, michi
breaking the law draws a $100 fine. a similar bill died in the general assembly two years ago. >>> and the so-called tebow bill is one step closer to passing had virginia. if it passes, it would allow children who are home-schooled in virginia play sports at public high schools. it's named after the nfl star who was home-schooled in florida but allowed to play football at his local high school. virginia lawmakers first introduced the bill in 2005. but it's failed every year since....
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the new law went into effect this week. under the law, even if you own your cell phone outright, you can't alter the device to activate service on another carrier. previously customers could unlock their phones under digital millennium copyright. now if you're caught, you'll pay a hefty fine. >>> 5:55 is our time. shartia brantley live with that story and more. shartia, good morning. >> good morning, aaron. a federal judge has rejected apple's can request to increase the $1 billion in damages a jury awarded them last year in the patent battle with rival samsung. the jury found samsung infringed on some but not all of apple smartphone and tablet patents. the judge says the jury got it right. and apple has not been able to identify specific losses it has suffered as a result. she also denied requests by both companies for a new trial. >>> it's a very big day for research in motion. the company kicks off a long awaited and overdue makeover for the blackberry. the ceo will show off the first phone with the new blackberry 10 ope
the new law went into effect this week. under the law, even if you own your cell phone outright, you can't alter the device to activate service on another carrier. previously customers could unlock their phones under digital millennium copyright. now if you're caught, you'll pay a hefty fine. >>> 5:55 is our time. shartia brantley live with that story and more. shartia, good morning. >> good morning, aaron. a federal judge has rejected apple's can request to increase the $1...
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lawmakers could vote to toughen the texting while driving laws. if caught, violators get a $20 fine if they're pulled over for another offense. it would be hiked up to $250 and a police officer could pull you over for just texting while driving. another bill would consider this had a reckless driving offense which could mean jail offense. voting on legislation today. >>> you can check out hundreds of the boldest and coolest cars on the road. the washington auto show opens at noon today at the washington convention center. it features more than 700 makes and models from 42 manufacturers. there are classic cars as well. the auto show runs through next sunday. tickets are $12 for adults. $5 for kids between 6 and 12 years old. free approximate you're under 5. >> if you stop by the toyota section of the auto show this weekend, say congratulations. cnbc's shartia brantley is live to explain. shartia, good morning. >> good morning, eun. toyota has once again topped an annual consumer survey on brand perception as all of the major brands saw their scores
lawmakers could vote to toughen the texting while driving laws. if caught, violators get a $20 fine if they're pulled over for another offense. it would be hiked up to $250 and a police officer could pull you over for just texting while driving. another bill would consider this had a reckless driving offense which could mean jail offense. voting on legislation today. >>> you can check out hundreds of the boldest and coolest cars on the road. the washington auto show opens at noon today...
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virginia is just one of four states that has such a law. the other states, florida, michigan and mississippi. >>> right now, it is 5:36. still ahead on "news4 today," what saved a swat team officer during a shooting raid. we hear his story of survival. >>> thousands can't escape the floodwaters in australia. the dramatic new pictures into the newsroom. >>> get ready for a weather we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. good evening, this is flo. [laughs] yes, i'm that flo. aren't you sweet! licensed phone-ups available 24/7. call 1-800-progressive. >>> i'm melissa mollet at the live desk. right now, floodwaters are peaking approximate australia as rescue crews are working to pick people from the rough moving current. look at this boat being pulled out to sea. amazing video. torrentialains flooded thousands of homes and businesses. four people have been killed and some 1,000 people
virginia is just one of four states that has such a law. the other states, florida, michigan and mississippi. >>> right now, it is 5:36. still ahead on "news4 today," what saved a swat team officer during a shooting raid. we hear his story of survival. >>> thousands can't escape the floodwaters in australia. the dramatic new pictures into the newsroom. >>> get ready for a weather we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get...
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members have come to a preliminary agreement on sweeping changes to america's immigration laws. the deal will address better border security and a more effective system to ensure that companies don't hire undocumented immigrants. it create a path for citizenship for those in the state. senators from both sides of the aisle say it's time for a comprehensive reform policies that actually work. >> americans support it. in poll o after poll. latino voters expect it, and republicans need it. >> we can't go on forever with 11 million people living in this country in the shadows in an illegal status. >> republicans also said the 2012 elections showed them just how much they're losing the latino vote and that these changes could help attract more people to the gop. >>> later this morning, president obama and vice president biden will meet with police chiefs from around the country to discuss gun control regulations. the two will talk about poe potential restrictions with chiefs from aurora, colorado, oak creek, wisconsin and newtown, connecticut. attorney general eric holder and homelan
members have come to a preliminary agreement on sweeping changes to america's immigration laws. the deal will address better border security and a more effective system to ensure that companies don't hire undocumented immigrants. it create a path for citizenship for those in the state. senators from both sides of the aisle say it's time for a comprehensive reform policies that actually work. >> americans support it. in poll o after poll. latino voters expect it, and republicans need it....
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he says he's excited to see his brother and sister-in-law but also says he feels like his life is no longer normal. in an interviewer after stepping off the plane, he said there is nothing normal about what's going on in afghanistan. the day he left a 7-year-old girl was killed by insurgents. >>> today, john kerry will answer questions from the foreign relations committee after his nomination for secretary of state. most political analysts expect kerry to face friendly questioning today and have no trouble being confirmed. >>> the fact is we have four dead american. was it because of a protest, or it was because of guys out for a walk one night who decided they would go kill some americans? what difference at this point does it make? >> obviously a very different scene for current secretary of state hillary clinton. during her testimony yesterday before the senate foreign relations committee, republicans grilled her during that hearing on september's deadly attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, libya. clinton has accepted responsibility for the attack which killed four americans
he says he's excited to see his brother and sister-in-law but also says he feels like his life is no longer normal. in an interviewer after stepping off the plane, he said there is nothing normal about what's going on in afghanistan. the day he left a 7-year-old girl was killed by insurgents. >>> today, john kerry will answer questions from the foreign relations committee after his nomination for secretary of state. most political analysts expect kerry to face friendly questioning...
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today, he will head to virginia to meet with state lawmakers about the proposed laws. >>> it appears many americans support the president's gun-control proposals. a new gallup poll shows 91% support a requirement of a background check for all gun sales. in terms of spending, 82% support an increase in spending for mental health programs. 79%, more money for police and security. meantime, 60% support a controversial ban on assault weapons. >>> a virginia senate committee killed the latest attempt to close the so-called gun show loophole. the measure won initial approval last week, but two republicans withdrew their support. undercover video showed two lawmakers buying a weapon at a chantilly gun show without a background check. it is not illegal. the proposed bill would have required private vendor at gun shows to sell their guns through licensed dealers so that all buyers would be subject to checks. >>> d.c.'s police chief is challenging the findings of a report that be released today questioning how rape cases are handled in the district. the police chief says information was gather
today, he will head to virginia to meet with state lawmakers about the proposed laws. >>> it appears many americans support the president's gun-control proposals. a new gallup poll shows 91% support a requirement of a background check for all gun sales. in terms of spending, 82% support an increase in spending for mental health programs. 79%, more money for police and security. meantime, 60% support a controversial ban on assault weapons. >>> a virginia senate committee killed...
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the attorney general says they rarely prosecute anyone under that law. she says a ban could deter that crime. >> ski masks are used in holdups and assaults. it's one of many, many tools that should be explored. >> people are allowed to ear wear headgear to protect themselves in the cold. >> d.c. police say they do not see ski masks as evidence of an intent to commit crime. >>> police are looking into whether a serial groper struck again. a woman was walking on dinwiddie street in springfield when somebody approached her from behind her, grabbed her and groebd groped her. another woman says she was walking when she felt someone groping her. she screamed and the suspect ran off. both the descriptions of the attacker match the suspect in previous -- in 15 previous assaults. >> funeral services for a prince george's county civil rights pioneer will be held next week. jones was the first african-american to represent prince george's county in the maryland general assembly. she was 83 years old. the funeral services will happen at bethlehem baptist church on m
the attorney general says they rarely prosecute anyone under that law. she says a ban could deter that crime. >> ski masks are used in holdups and assaults. it's one of many, many tools that should be explored. >> people are allowed to ear wear headgear to protect themselves in the cold. >> d.c. police say they do not see ski masks as evidence of an intent to commit crime. >>> police are looking into whether a serial groper struck again. a woman was walking on...
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to help promote stricter gun control laws. they'll lead thousands for today's march on washington for gun control. in about half an hour, demonstrators will begin marching in silence from the capitol reflecting pool, up constitution avenue, and ending at the washington monument. at least 2,500 people are expected. >>> perhaps no one has promoted the white house's new gun proposals more than vice president joe biden. yesterday biden made his way to virginia to appeal to lawmakers, many of whom support gun rights, about preventing violence. >> reporter: mental health took center stage at this gun violence round table with an ambitious goal announced by the vice president. >> detect earlier than later those folks who would have the propensity to engage in the kind of activity -- >> reporter: background checks also highlighted. the vice president said universal checks could happen as soon as gun buyers swipe their credit cards. >> you essentially swipe your card, they swipe it for you, in effect, and find out whether you're part o
to help promote stricter gun control laws. they'll lead thousands for today's march on washington for gun control. in about half an hour, demonstrators will begin marching in silence from the capitol reflecting pool, up constitution avenue, and ending at the washington monument. at least 2,500 people are expected. >>> perhaps no one has promoted the white house's new gun proposals more than vice president joe biden. yesterday biden made his way to virginia to appeal to lawmakers, many...
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. >>> current state law allows for up to 12 kids in home daycares. county laws allow for seven unless there's a special zoning permit. the fee for that permit is more than $1,000. the county board of supervisors presented proposals to adjust zoning rules to allow up to a dozen kids and to reduce that fee. >> the county will do everything that we can to make sure we're keeping child care providers and that we're making it easier for new child care providers to come through the system. >> i think we're going to lose a lot of good daycare providers because a lot of people won't want to go through this process. >> there will be public hearings to discuss this proposal in the coming months. angie goff at the live desk with breaking news. >> good morning, aaron. a line of strong storms is pushing across the south. we're getting new video and pictures into the live desk. take a look at this. here's a photo of a severely damaged three-story building in mt. juliette, tennessee. i believe we have the picture for you. it's following reports of a possible tornad
. >>> current state law allows for up to 12 kids in home daycares. county laws allow for seven unless there's a special zoning permit. the fee for that permit is more than $1,000. the county board of supervisors presented proposals to adjust zoning rules to allow up to a dozen kids and to reduce that fee. >> the county will do everything that we can to make sure we're keeping child care providers and that we're making it easier for new child care providers to come through the...
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they say that 91% support laws keeping firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. but 93% also oppose a law requiring them to register their guns with the federal government. the nra says the first survey to accurately represent gun owners. >>> president obama will travel outside the district for the first time of his -- for his second term next week. he is headed to las vegas. the president made numerous stops in nevada while campaigning and defeated mitt romney in that state. the white house is not releasing any details about the trip. >>> today mitt romney will be in d.c. for a luncheon hosted by two of his biggest campaign fundraisers. philanthropist katherine rein old and bill mayor jot jr. are hosting at the j.w. marriott hotel downtown. romney rejoined the board of directors of the hotel after leaving to run for the white house. the former presidential candidate chose not to attend the inauguration. the first one to do so since 1989. >>> sentenced to prison for leaking the name of a covert operative to a reporter. john care could you has agreed to spend more
they say that 91% support laws keeping firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. but 93% also oppose a law requiring them to register their guns with the federal government. the nra says the first survey to accurately represent gun owners. >>> president obama will travel outside the district for the first time of his -- for his second term next week. he is headed to las vegas. the president made numerous stops in nevada while campaigning and defeated mitt romney in that state. the...
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chris brown in trouble with the law again. police are investigating the grammy award winning singer for allegedly being involved in an assault on another man all over a parking spot out in west hollywood. this apparently happened last night and police say that the fight allegedly ended with brown punching that victim. tmz also reporting that franco shan, a grammy nominated singer was part of that fight. we shekd out ocean's twitter feed. he mentioned he was jumped by chris and a couple guys and he cut his finger. that's the latest out of west hollywood. angie goff at the live desk. back to you. >> thanks, angie. >>> 5:05 is the time. montgomery and prince george's county called in a two-hour delay for schools this morning. >>> a surprising discovery about ariel sharon who has been in a coma for years. >>> another miracle can on the hudson. hear from rs rescue crews. >>> we have rain and sleet falling in our area this morning. what it could mean for your morning commute. your w welcome back. 5:08. look outside. there's snow, sl
chris brown in trouble with the law again. police are investigating the grammy award winning singer for allegedly being involved in an assault on another man all over a parking spot out in west hollywood. this apparently happened last night and police say that the fight allegedly ended with brown punching that victim. tmz also reporting that franco shan, a grammy nominated singer was part of that fight. we shekd out ocean's twitter feed. he mentioned he was jumped by chris and a couple guys and...
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but the attorney general says they rarely prosecute anyone under that law. still, wheeler says the ban could deter crime. >> it seems that ski masks are used fairly often in holdups and assaults. it's one of many, many, many tools that should be explored. >> people are allowed to wear headgear to protect themselves in the cold. >> we put this idea to the d.c. police as well. they don't see ski masks as evidence of someone's intent to commit a crime. >>> virginia lawmakers are considering new recommendations to toughen requirements -- a school safety task force presented proposals to the general assembly in richmond. it recommended more record sharing and lockdown drills with students each semester. the task force said the idea of arming principals or security officers needs more time. >> if we're going to put anyone armed in the school, train them. they have to be well-trained. i think everyone is in agreement. it's not perfect but the closest to that is a well-trained certified police officer or deputy sheriff in every school. >> the panel will issue a fina
but the attorney general says they rarely prosecute anyone under that law. still, wheeler says the ban could deter crime. >> it seems that ski masks are used fairly often in holdups and assaults. it's one of many, many, many tools that should be explored. >> people are allowed to wear headgear to protect themselves in the cold. >> we put this idea to the d.c. police as well. they don't see ski masks as evidence of someone's intent to commit a crime. >>> virginia...
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breaking the law, draws a $100 fine. a similar bill died in the general assembly two years ago. what do you think of this idea? on facebook, this is what it says. great idea. i grew up with that. suzanne tillman says it intrudes on personal freedoms. i'm not a smoker but what's next a fine for cursing or eating junk food. you can still sound off and look for our "news4 today" page and let us know what you think on facebook. >> a wounded warrior hits a milestone on his long road to recovery. we met a soldier who lost both arm and legs in iraq. >>> help is here for those living in alexandria. we check out the new >>> welcome back at 4:58. it's that time of year that everyone loves to hate. tax season. the irs will officially begin processing returns tomorrow. tax season was originally supposed to begin on the 22nd but the agency had to push back the date because of changes to tax pol say made in the last minute fiscal cliff deal. many online or tax filing -- are accepting returns but won't submit them until tomorrow. e file is the fastest way. it was received within 21 days. >>> i
breaking the law, draws a $100 fine. a similar bill died in the general assembly two years ago. what do you think of this idea? on facebook, this is what it says. great idea. i grew up with that. suzanne tillman says it intrudes on personal freedoms. i'm not a smoker but what's next a fine for cursing or eating junk food. you can still sound off and look for our "news4 today" page and let us know what you think on facebook. >> a wounded warrior hits a milestone on his long road...
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senate set to announce april bipartisan agreement on the framework of sweeping changes to immigration laws. it includes addressing border security and a more effective system to ensure companies don't hire illegal immigrants. includes a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already here. republican lawmakers say this past election was a wakeup call that the gop needs to appeal more to the hispanic vote and they believe this plan will help. >>> immigration reform is front and center today. there's a news conference later this morning calling on the president and congress to enact commonsense immigration reform. the heads of the naacp, seiu and american asian justice center will take part in the conference. >>> the new semester begins at montgomery college this morning. but some may not be able to afford tuition because of the maryland dream act. according to the washington post, undocumented immigrants still in high school but want to take courses at the community college have to pay almost triple the rate of their peers. that's because the dream act requires students graduate from a m
senate set to announce april bipartisan agreement on the framework of sweeping changes to immigration laws. it includes addressing border security and a more effective system to ensure companies don't hire illegal immigrants. includes a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants already here. republican lawmakers say this past election was a wakeup call that the gop needs to appeal more to the hispanic vote and they believe this plan will help. >>> immigration reform is front and...
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senator cain condemned the move. >> we believe in the existing laws that bar certain people from having weapons. you have to support background record checks. i was disappointed, not surprised. >> reporter: critics say they don't want the government to have too much information on who owns guns and where they travel. >> the meeting in richmond was just one of several round tables the vice president will host over the next sefl days. >>> hours after a man was sentenced to prison for a violent day care attack, police released surveillance video of the incident. michael young seen in the khakis here attacked a security guard at a landover day care center. prosecutors say he became violent after not being allowed inside to use the phone. young was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison. police believe he was high on pcp when he attacked. >>> a virginia man will be in court on monday charged with murdering his 15-month-old son. police arrested him yesterday. they say he took out multiple life insurance policies on his son. his son drowned last october. his mother was fighting against allo
senator cain condemned the move. >> we believe in the existing laws that bar certain people from having weapons. you have to support background record checks. i was disappointed, not surprised. >> reporter: critics say they don't want the government to have too much information on who owns guns and where they travel. >> the meeting in richmond was just one of several round tables the vice president will host over the next sefl days. >>> hours after a man was sentenced...
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s most prominent law firms. she says they fired her for taking time off to adopt a child. pamela levinson filed that gender discrimination suit. he claims the firm fired her in february last of year when she was on leave adopting a daughter from china. she was passed over for promotions because of her age and gender. the claims have no merit is what the other side says. >>> how drivers could soon pick up the tab for transportation plans in maryland. >>> the real reason behind a lockdown of a uva campus according to a prosecutor. >>> downloading the storm team 4 weather app. search nbc washington in the app store or i welcome back. dramatic video out of australia. take a look at this. a 14-year-old boy was caught in raging floodwaters clinging to a tree. a rescue was able to get to the boy after struggling against the current and get him back to safety. there have been more than more than 20 swift water rescues today in queensland. torrential rain caused by a cyclone caused heavy flooding. >> so many wild things happening in the weather lately. it is 4:41 on this friday mor
s most prominent law firms. she says they fired her for taking time off to adopt a child. pamela levinson filed that gender discrimination suit. he claims the firm fired her in february last of year when she was on leave adopting a daughter from china. she was passed over for promotions because of her age and gender. the claims have no merit is what the other side says. >>> how drivers could soon pick up the tab for transportation plans in maryland. >>> the real reason behind...
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everybody would want people who have been found to be a danger to themselves or the community by a court of law for mental health or other reasons should not be get a gun. >> the rally also featured residents of newtown, connecticut, who are speaking out in favor of tighter gun restrictions in the wake of last month's deadly shooting spree.n >>> in addition to gun control, lawmakers are under pressure to find spending cuts in this year's budget. one of the biggest supporters for those cuts is congressman paul ryan. ryan chairs the house budget committee and is pushing for drastic changes to social security and medicare. he will sit down for an exclusive interview today. he will discuss the future of the republican party as well. you can catch that interview on "meet the press" at 10:30 here on nbc4. >>> today family, friends and colleagues will say a final goodbye to a gallaudet university professor who died in a fire. laura snyder gardner and her teenage daughter, mary ann died wednesday morning in a house fire in falls church, virginia. both were deaf. snyder-gardner taught math at gallaudet
everybody would want people who have been found to be a danger to themselves or the community by a court of law for mental health or other reasons should not be get a gun. >> the rally also featured residents of newtown, connecticut, who are speaking out in favor of tighter gun restrictions in the wake of last month's deadly shooting spree.n >>> in addition to gun control, lawmakers are under pressure to find spending cuts in this year's budget. one of the biggest supporters for...
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s most prominent law firms facing a lawsuit from a former employee. wilmer hail filed her while she was on leave adopting her daughter from china. she filed a suit yesterday. levinson said she was passed over for promotions because of her age and her gender. wilmer hale says the claims have no merit. >>> filling your gas tank could get more expensive in maryland. the senate president there, thomas miller, is proposing the idea of allowing counties to raise the state's gas tax by five cents to fund transportation projects. the state already tacks on 23.5 cents pergam but hasn't been raised since 1992. miller is proposing a 3% sales tax program. it woulden rate $300 million. a library in detroit has found a way to make sure people return those books. the public library hired a collection agency to go after people with overdue books and movies. yes, they say if it goes long enough it can hurt their credit scores. the library says it will only go after borrowers with more than $20 worth of items. they've lost about $40,000 in unreturned rentals over the p
s most prominent law firms facing a lawsuit from a former employee. wilmer hail filed her while she was on leave adopting her daughter from china. she filed a suit yesterday. levinson said she was passed over for promotions because of her age and her gender. wilmer hale says the claims have no merit. >>> filling your gas tank could get more expensive in maryland. the senate president there, thomas miller, is proposing the idea of allowing counties to raise the state's gas tax by five...
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researchers say that proves there should be stricter laws for talking on the phone behind the wheel. >>> fast food chain subway now facing a lawsuit over its footlong subs. two new jersey men claim the chain is making false claims in its ads about its footlong subs. they measured them and found the sandwiches are falling short, apparently. subway would not comment but says it tries to ensure consistency in the more than 38,000 restaurants worldwide. >> all right. >>> college basketball's number-one team had a stormy night. >> the save -- throws it away. larkin ahead of the pack -- >> look at this! [ cheers ] >> a team giving up lay-up after lay-up. >> the miami hurricanes demolished the duke blue devils 0-63. -- 90-63. the 27-point drubing is the third worst beating ever for a number-one team. duke's worst loss since 1984. a lot of folks love to hate duke. >> uh-huh. >>> right now as we approach 5:00 a.m., snow all across the d.c. region. this is the view from our city camera now. >> take it easy on the roads. we're checking the camera in virginia. you'll find many main highways trea
researchers say that proves there should be stricter laws for talking on the phone behind the wheel. >>> fast food chain subway now facing a lawsuit over its footlong subs. two new jersey men claim the chain is making false claims in its ads about its footlong subs. they measured them and found the sandwiches are falling short, apparently. subway would not comment but says it tries to ensure consistency in the more than 38,000 restaurants worldwide. >> all right. >>>...
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president obama signed into law a measure that provides more than $50 billion for victim. congress approved the bill on monday. some conservatives oppose the legislation because it added to the thags al debt. they wanted the aid to offset new spending cuts. >>> some of us waking up to temperatures near 60 degrees. big change expected today. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein is here. >> it stayed balmy overnight after yesterday afternoon we soared near 70 degrees. reagan national at 54. montgomery county, mid and upper 50s. near 60 degrees for prince george's county. west of there, arlington, fairfax counties, most locations are in the 50s. mid and upper 50s. here's what's been happening over the last six hours. just clouds coming and going. it's a partly cloudy to mostly cloudy sky. later today, this yellow zone we could get severe storms. it covers all of virginia, the district, just about all of maryland and west virginia. coming from a strong line of thunderstorms and a squall line way out in the midwest now. this is eventually going to sweep our way but not until,
president obama signed into law a measure that provides more than $50 billion for victim. congress approved the bill on monday. some conservatives oppose the legislation because it added to the thags al debt. they wanted the aid to offset new spending cuts. >>> some of us waking up to temperatures near 60 degrees. big change expected today. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein is here. >> it stayed balmy overnight after yesterday afternoon we soared near 70 degrees. reagan...
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but it's unconstitutional number one according to the laws in virginia. you can't have two redistricting in one year. so this, to me, is a desperation of republicans trying to get more power in the senate. >> i interviewed a senator marsh this week on my show. jerry is right. first of all, it was unconstitutional. secondly, they knew that he was going to be at the inauguration because he's been at every democratic president inauguration. he certainly wasn't going to miss president obama's second one. in addition to that, the reality is that you now have the governor who initially said i would sign it. then he backed up because i think he realizes the constitutional question, the state constitutional question. then there's another point. and that is, they didn't have any hearings. >> right. >> no hearings. they just took the vote. they also didn't get pre-clearance on the voting rights act which is required by the state of virginia. >> this could be the strongest thing. what i've gone over and what we generally do, everybody does thatment you try to get mo
but it's unconstitutional number one according to the laws in virginia. you can't have two redistricting in one year. so this, to me, is a desperation of republicans trying to get more power in the senate. >> i interviewed a senator marsh this week on my show. jerry is right. first of all, it was unconstitutional. secondly, they knew that he was going to be at the inauguration because he's been at every democratic president inauguration. he certainly wasn't going to miss president obama's...